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Centrica cuts back on unprofitable UK gas-fired generation
- 2012-02-28 17:36:08
- Junior Isles
Centrica Plc, the UK’s biggest residential gas supplier, may mothball a further three of its eight gas-fired power plants, after already announcing the closure of two.
Spain drops out of renewable investment top 10 after suspending subsidies
- 2012-02-28 05:57:58
- David Flin
According to an Ernst & Young survey, Spain, which was the top-ranked renewable energy market for investors five years ago, has dropped out of the top 10 after suspending subsidies for new generation.
Belgian firm to supply Nigeria with gensets
- 2012-02-22 05:46:37
- David Flin
Europower of Belgium has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Sydney and Samuels International, a Nigerian IPP, to supply gensets to the Nigerian market.
Drax scraps plans for a dedicated biomass plant
- 2012-02-21 21:36:34
- Junior Isles
British coal-fired power producer Drax has scrapped its plans to build a dedicated biomass in North Yorkshire, but says it is ready to invest in biomass-fuelled power generation if the appropriate regulatory support is forthcoming.
UK and France sign nuclear power accord
- 2012-02-17 15:29:10
- Junior Isles
UK Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are to sign an accord on civilian nuclear cooperation in light of the British government’s plan to build a new generation of power stations.
Scotland-England sub-sea cable contract awarded
- 2012-02-17 09:48:59
- Junior Isles
National Grid and ScottishPower have awarded a £1 billion contract to Siemens and cable manufacturer Prysmian for construction of the first sub-sea electricity link between Scotland and England.
GE secures power equipment contracts in Turkey
- 2012-02-16 14:51:15
- Junior Isles
GE has reinforced its position as a major supplier to Turkey’s private power sector by securing contracts to supply equipment and services for Akenerji’s new gas-fired power plant in the Erzin district of southern Turkey.
German Consul advises Pakistan against nuclear
- 2012-02-10 13:59:12
- Junior Isles
Dr Tilo Klinner, German Consul General, has advised Pakistan to avoid seeking electricity generation from nuclear technology due to the security and environmental threats it poses.
Polish power plans “chaotic”
- 2012-02-10 13:57:56
- Junior Isles
Polish power firms are “planning new power plants in a chaotic manner” and “not all projects make sense”, according to Mikolaj Budzanowski, the country's treasury minister.
Renewables make up over 70 percent of EU new capacity
- 2012-02-08 06:06:40
- David Flin
The EU set a new record for new power generation capacity in 2011, with renewable energy infrastructure making up over 70 percent of new installations for the year, according to a report from the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).
